Image Credit: Sam Manicom and Birgit at the Nicaragua - Honduras border
International borders can be the gateway to adventure, discovery and vacations but they can also be aggravating, arduous and problematic, particularly if you don’t follow the rules or aren’t aware of them. And with things finally beginning to open up again we find ourselves looking to leap over our borders to travel. On this episode, border crossings and what to expect, as well as expert tips from a former customs agent that will give us some insight into how to make sure you cross the border effectively.
Episode Contributors:
Grant Johnson is the co-founder of Horizons Unlimited which was created after he and his wife, Susan, did a trip around the world on a BMW R80 GS motorcycle. Their website and regular events across the globe have inspired thousands of people.
Peter Sweetser worked for almost 20 years as a Customs officer with UK Customs and he’s also been around the world in his Land Rover. He now lives in the United States, and teaches about dealing with customs and border crossings.
Some parts of this episode were originally broadcast September 8, 2014 and August 30, 2018.
